AI Bias & Harm Investigation
Purpose: Independent Root Cause Analysis When AI Systems Produce Harmful Outputs
When an AI system produces discriminatory, harmful, or unexplainable outputs—whether discovered internally or through a complaint—you need a credible, independent investigation. DW Governance conducts structured governance reviews to identify root causes, document findings, and define corrective actions that satisfy regulatory and legal scrutiny.
When you need this
Common Triggers
→ AI system produced outputs that appear discriminatory or created disparate impact across protected groups
→ Customer or employee complaint alleging harm from an AI-driven decision
→ Internal audit flag on model outputs, scoring, or recommendation logic
→ Regulator request for explanation of AI decision-making
→ Agentic AI system took an autonomous action with unintended consequences
→ Proactive pre-deployment audit before go-live of a high-risk AI system
Investigation Approach
How the Investigation Works
Scope & Evidence
Collect documentation on model design, training data, and decision logic
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Book time with me
30-minute diagnostic. We’ll discuss the situation and determine whether an investigation engagement is the right fit.
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Governance Review
Assess oversight controls, approval processes, and monitoring protocols
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Root Cause Analysis
Identify governance failures—policy gaps, missing controls, inadequate oversight
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Findings & Remediation
Deliver written findings with corrective action recommendations
Deliverables
What You Get
Investigation Findings Report
Documented root cause analysis suitable for legal and regulatory review
Corrective Action Plan
Prioritized remediation steps with implementation guidance
Governance Gap Assessment
What controls were missing or failed
Expert Declaration Support
Available to support legal proceedings if findings require testimony
For Legal Counsel & Law Firms
Independent Expert Analysis for AI Harm Claims
When your client faces claims involving discriminatory AI outputs or algorithmic harm, DW Governance provides the independent governance analysis that supports your legal strategy. I work alongside counsel—not as a replacement for legal expertise.
Independent investigation
Written expert report
Deposition support
Trial testimony